Removal

Fig. 1 Front suspension components:

1. Remove both strut-to-body attaching nuts.
2. Raise and support front of vehicle.
3. Remove wheel and tire assembly.
4. Remove brake hose clip from strut, then disconnect hose from caliper.
5. Pull brake hose back through opening in strut bracket, then cap hose and open port in caliper to prevent contamination.
6. Remove both strut-to-knuckle attaching nuts and bolts, then the strut assembly, Fig. 1.